DogEared Book Club

Hello!!!! This is such a gorgeous episode, with an amazing bookstagrammer, Margaux at @margauxreads. Also, the timing was BRILLIANT and completely unplanned. Margaux is a Queer, Black and vocab-lovin' reader. She is obsessed with anything related to coming of age stories, literary fiction, queerness, Blackness and just damn' good writing. Follow Margaux if you want super incredible book recs, thoughtful reviews, and very entertaining stories with words of the day and -what-if/this-or-that polls. In this episode, we talk about: Margaux's love of words Why she started a bookstagram What kind of reader they she wants to advocate The importance of queer literatureThe types of stories she'd like to see more of in queer stories (books, movies, etc.)Margaux's favorite authors Margaux's favorite style of writing If Margaux could have an author write about her life, who would it beWhy does Margaux read?FOLLOW MARGAUX ON IG HEREFOLLOW ME ON IG HERE

HELLO MY BOOKISH LOVERS AND FRIENDS! IT IS SO AMAZING TO BE BACK IN ACTION! Oh, how I've missed you all so dearly!This guest is Emily Alcher, the Co-founder and CEO of Italic Type; an online platform for cultivating authentic, real-deal book communities, setting goals, and enhancing the reader experience. VISIT ITALICTYPE.COMFOLLOW ITALIC TYPE ON INSTAGRAMIn this episode, we discuss: What is Italic Type and why does it matter?What's different about Italic Type?Why we need to care about readersWhy reading mattersHow Emily fell into her love of booksSharing the ups and downs of creating an online book club/companyThe importance of underground/backlist readsUplifting minority subjects and voicesEmily's favorite books of all time What books Emily would give to someone to show them she loves them --- FOLLOW DOGEARED BOOK CLUB ON INSTAGRAM

DogEared Book Club X Embody Your Soul PodcastFOLLOW EMBODY YOUR SOUL HERE & LEAVE A REVIEWDOGEARED BOOK CLUB HERE & LEAVE A REVIEWFOLLOW EMBODY YOUR SOUL HEREBOOK A READING HEREFOLLOW DOGEARED BOOK CLUB HEREThis conversation is a combination of books and focusing on the topic of friendship with our dear guest, Lindsey Simcik. If you haven’t listened to one of my most recent episodes, her co-host and sidekick Krista Williams was just on the podcasts. If you don’t know Lindsey, she is the co-host of the Almost30 Podcast with Krista. She is also the co-creator of the Almost30 Membership, which is a monthly/yearly membership that brings together like-minded souls for conversation, intimate healing seminars, they invite key note speakers, release bonus episodes, and so much more. Lindsey is also the founder of her latest program, The Sacredness of Being Single, an intimate container for those who are seeking more fulfillment and grace during your time as a solo partner.FOLLOW LINDSEY HERELISTEN TO ALMOST30 HEREFOLLOW ALMOST30 HEREJOIN THE ALMOST30 MEMBERSHIP HERE

Meet Sam from the gorgeous, chic, always-on-point bookish account, __and.books. Her style is uncluttered, understated, yet so intuitively curated. She says she doesn’t try… but truly.. what’s her magic touch? Aside from her glorious feed, her taste in books is just as incredible. Joyce Carol Oates, Elena Ferrante, Ottessa Moshfengh, she has quality taste. In this episode, we discuss:Mind-bending stories from Joyce Carol OatesSharing love for the amazing content creators on BookstagramWe bond over being picky bitches for good writingDissecting the hype over Sarah J MassSam’s favorite authors (up to the Sam standard)Our weird emotional attachment to books& so, so much more!!Make sure to give DogEared Book Club a follow wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review! DM dogeared.bookclub on IG about what resonated, any guest suggestions (Leader or bookish), along with topics!CONNECT WITH SAM HERECONNECT WITH DOGEARED HERE

Hello, hello everyone! This is a little bit of a mash-up episode with DogEared Book Club and my other podcast, Embody Your Soul. If you haven’t heard of Embody Your Soul, it is an off-shoot of my Psychic Medium practice, and a place to play, learn and expand spiritually. This guest / DogEared Leader is Krista Williams; co-host of Almost 30, Almost30 Membership and the creator of The Life Edit.I was a part of Krista and her co-host, Lindsey’s, program, Your Podcast Pro. This was a 9-week intensive to either get your podcast off the ground or re-vamp it. At the time, I just had DogEared Book Club. But now that I have Embody Your Soul, and it’s the absolute perfect podcast for Krista to be one, I just had to take the opportunity.I take the opportunity to dive into books and the important pieces of literature in Krista’s journey. We then get into the spiritual goodness—living with integrity, spiritual red flags, how to live aligned for you and your peers.FOLLOW KRISTA HERELISTEN TO ALMOST30 HEREFOLLOW DOGEARED BOOK CLUB HEREFOLLOW EMBODY YOUR SOUL HERE

Episode show notes 12:30 What book are you currently reading? Do you like it? How did you find it?18:10 Who is your favorite author/what is your favorite genre?20:00 What is your earliest memory of reading?23:00 Melissa’s 7 favorite books of all time!35:28 If you could have an author write about your life who would it be?38:04 What makes you dog-ear a page in a book?40:22 If you could gift someone a book, what would it be, who would it be to and why?42:40 Why do you read?  Books mentioned in episode Anything Osho Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Positive Disintegration by Kazimeriz Dabrowski Originals by Adam Grant Origins of Genius by Dean Simonton Touch With Fire by Kay Redfield JamisonPlay by Stuart Brown The Joy of Living Courageously by Osho Yoga and the Quest for the True Self by Stephen Cope Connect with Melissa & the LifeLines community! Website: https://www.lifelines.com/ Instagram: @seeklifelinesMelissa & Doug Toys    

Welcome to the April Bookish Series with the freakin perfect amazing goddess Briana Soler, AKA @bribeatris.  Her aesthetic; you’re wandering a new city after finding a surprisingly amazing coffee shop during your stroll. There’s homie knick-knack shops, artists and street performers playing jazz. You then stumble across this bookstore. The sign is tastefully worn. The window has curated book piles with a casual mess, yet flowers in delicate vases and lamps add an elegant laissez faire. You walk in. It’s warm. It smells of leather, denim and black tea leaves. Vintage furniture provides comfort to the space. Tall, dark wood shelves are lined with used, new, favorites and donations. Some books are even tucked into thrifted cabinets with golden knobs. There’s color, there’s language. It feels like home. It feels like you want to sit here and get to know this place. I don’t know why I haven’t done this BEFORE. But truly, this is the only way I can describe her aesthetic. This episode really plucked my heart strings on my Soul guitar. We discuss imposter syndrome as a reader, a creator and a writer. We discuss how fictional tales allow us to find our own. We discuss mood reading and how we read, which our weird reader nuances. We discuss how books have created connections far beyond our definition of joy, in the best way. I can’t wait for you to get cozy and giggle with us.  Connect with her on IG @bribeatris and subscribe to her newsletter, where she writes and rambles her gorgeous musings.  If you haven’t already, leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow. Follow me on IG @dogeared.bookclubGo to my website: www.dogearedbookclub.co Time stamps[00:6:30] Why did you start this account and what inspired your aesthetic? [00:13:50] How do you decide to read your next book?[00:16:15] How do you go about reading a really big book?[00:18:15] Have you felt bookstagram/reader/writer imposter syndrome?[00:23:11] What inspires you to share more of who you are and be vulnerable on bookstagram? [00:28:27] What’s a book that you relate to the most?[00:31:30] If you could tell someone you love them with a book, what would it be?[00:33:00] What’s your earliest memory of reading?[00:34:40] How has your reading changed since then?[00:35:50] Who are your favorite writers and why?[00:48:03] Describe yourself/your personality with a book. [00:53:45] How do you go about a book when you’re not clicking with it?[00:59:05] What’s a bookish pet peeve that you have?[01:05:45]: What’s a book you think everyone should drop what they’re doing and read immediately?[01:09:42] Why do you read? Some of the books mentioned in episode: [Visit https://www.thriftbooks.com/ or your local bookstore to purchase!]Sour Hearts by Jenny ZhangYear of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion  A Cat on a Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams Just Kids by Patti Smith Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote Harry Potter SeriesA Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin Music for Chameleons by Truman Capote The Master and Margarita by Mikhail BulgakovThe Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing 

Thank you, Rachel, for helping me launch my career. Woohoo!I met Rachel several years ago post-college. I was networking my butt off and I don’t even remember how, but I think I cold-LinkedIn messaged her. I agreed to meet up with her for a mentorship meet-and-greet coffee with her and other young women wanting to network. That morning, thank goodness was a good day for me. She saw my fire and really helped me land a big girl internship as a Copywriter.  Rachel continued to mentor me for a few years. What I really adore about Rachel is her mission is so clear—empowering women in ANY kind of business or venture. After every conversation, I left with high spirits and a fire under my butt.  Any women or anyone at all who wants to network with one of the big shots of Orange County, I urge you to connect with Rachel. Don’t be shy! Rachel is unstoppable. Throughout Svoboda’s extensive 20-year career in advertising, she has led prestigious advertising teams at Amusement Park (formerly DGWB), Phelps, and Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles. She is currently CEO at Sunday Brunch Agency. Rachel is a single mother of two and lives in Huntington Beach. Rachel is also the CEO and Founder of Lynxx bourbon; a bourbon that celebrates female empowerment. She noticed a huge gap in the whiskey market, and noticed that women turn to wine after a long day. Of course Rachel being Rachel, she wanted to change that.  This year, Rachel was elected as a Board of Director at Working Wardrobes and joined the Advisory Board for Girls Inc. Rachel recently launched a streaming video series called, The Brunch Club, where we raise a glass and champion female talent and leadership everywhere. Rachel was named Women of the year by The National Association of Professional Women. She is currently an official MBA mentor at Chapman University and a featured speaker on the university's inaugural Women in Business Association series. Episode Show NotesIntroducing Rachel Svoboda, our stunning amazing April 2022 Leader. What book are you currently reading and how did you come across it?16:06 What is your earliest memory of reading?27:00 What are your reading rituals?35:31 What books are on your nightstand?50:06 What has been the most motivating book you’ve read?58:06 If you could have an author write about your life, who would it be?1:00:00 What moves you in a work of literature?1:02:15 If you could gift a book to anyone, what would it be and who would it be to?1:04:40 What makes you Dog-Ear a page?1:05:35 Why do you read?1:07:55 What book would you recommend to me? Books mentioned in episode Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan Dangerous Books for Girls by Maya Rodale The Beautiful and the Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Last Affair by Margot Hunt The Anatomy of Yes by Joseph G. BurkeThe E Myth by Michael Gerber The 10X Rule by Grant CardoneThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniThe Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker It’s All About Control by Jennifer Dukes LeeThe Naked Truth & Crazy Love by Leslie Morgan Styner Any Simon Sinek book Whiskey Women by Fred MinnickN.R. Hart Poetry books Why Men Marry Bitches & Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov  Connect with Rachel!

Hello everyone! Welcome to DogEared Book Club. I am your host, Alexandra Shelly, also known as Bebe by many. The mission of DogEared is to connect you all to books, thought leaders and avid readers. I am so excited to be sitting here with you all and to introduce you to this gorgeous human being who I am honored to have as my March Bookish Series. Her name is Rachel Soo Thow and she is from Auckland, New Zealand. I don't even remember coming across her page but what I do remember is that when we connected, we were both reading/finishing 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami and she's a Kiwi, like my parents! I of course was already in love with her, because she's an absolute VIBE. But she matches MY energy, and we get so excited hyping each other up and talking to each other, and it makes me so happy. This episode is full of so much goodness. We chat about the loveliness of being alone, her intense shops at the big book sales in her town, our love of books (of course), what the bookish community has brought us, and so much more. It's such a rich conversation. It was also after a really hard day; I almost rescheduled our chat for another time. But I am SO happy I ended up sitting down with her. It brightened my spirits so much–as EVERY conversation I've had so far for the Bookish Series. Follow her on Instagram at @thelitlist_ and stay tuned for her INSANELY awesome book list to come!Follow me on Instagram @dogeared.bookclubRead more about my values, mission and catch up on episodes - https://www.dogearedbookclub.co/Sponsors: Chapter Six Jewelry - https://chaptersixjewelry.com/Use the code bebejewels10 to get 10% off any online purchase at Chapter Six Follow on instagram @chaptersixjewelryLibra Collective - https://www.libra-collective.com/Use the code DOGEARED21 to get 15% off the Brand Kit ($300 off!)Follow on Instagram @libra.design.coFollow her personal design page @ashleymunson

I don't think there's enough room to express how obsessed I am with Riley. He's a dear friend of mine from CU Boulder. Particularly, you'll hear a very funny story in the beginning of the episode. Riley is an Actor and Screenwriter, works for 20th Century!!! He just finished writing for a show, Our Kind of People and is staring in a show on Discovery +, The Book of Queer. A show that I’m so excited to watch. The fact that we’ve gone from fearless leaders and hidden heroes shaping LGBTQ history, but now there’s a show about it?! It makes me so blessed to be living here NOW. This episode is BEYOND silly. BEYOND. I really wanted to keep the silliness in this episode, so you can feel like you’re sitting with two dear friends chatting about mental health, books, being an imposter, our love for Haruki Murakami. Totally get it if it’s a bit over the top to you, because we’re a little silly and over the top. But this is what you’ll get. Listen on dogearedbookclub.co on the podcast page, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on @dogeared.bookclub and head to https://www.dogearedbookclub.co/ to read about Riley and the other leaders!Make sure to mark your calendars for his Group Leader Seminar on March 22nd at 6:30PM. Stay tuned for the newsletter for the link xxxSPONSORS: Get 15% off (- $300) on the Brand Kit! Go to https://www.libra-collective.com/ to build your brand today xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEEEE!! I frickin' love my birthday—and what an honor it is to sit with you, and share the love of books.I am so happy I recorded this on THE DAY. I got the birthday energy, and all that jazz. I literally thought of what to talk about on the episode this AM... lol. I'm so here for it!Head to https://bookshop.org/shop/dogearedbookclub or Thriftbooks, or any local bookstore, and online bookstore that supports second-hand or local bookstores.So, here are the books that changed my life!!! 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami Toni Morrison: Song of Solomon, Beloved, Jazz and The Bluest EyeNorwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami Everything Under by Daisy JohnsonThink and Grow Rich for Women by Sharon Lechter The Self-Acceptance Project: How to be kind and compassionate toward yourself in any situationThe Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck, MDOneness by Rasha Wild by Jay GriffithsBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererFollow me @dogeared.bookclub and head to https://www.dogearedbookclub.co/

I don't think I will ever get enough of this guy! He's my frickin' favorite. Robbie McInerny is the CEO and Founder of WillBo, a lifestyle brand that celebrates natures playgrounds—specifically, in California. He is a dear dear friend from Laguna Beach High School. He is also a human, leader and creative that I deeply admire and continuously look up to. Check out WillBO at https://willbousa.com/and follow WillBO on Instagram at @willboBookshop.org book list: https://bookshop.org/shop/dogearedbookclubSponsors: Libra Collective. Use the code DOGEARED21 to get 15% off the Brand Kit, to build, revamp and bring your vision to life! Go to https://www.libra-collective.com/ & Follow Ashley Munson at @ashleymunson and @libra.design.coChapter Six Jewelry. Use the code bebejewels10 to get 10% off any online purchase. Support sustainable, jewelry with a magical purpose. Go to https://chaptersixjewelry.com/ & follow Gemma @chaptersixjewelryEpisode Show Notes 11:10 Are you currently reading something, and what is it? How do you like it?14:00 Do you have a favorite author and genre? Are they symbiotic?15:58 What is your earliest memory of reading?19:40 What are your reading habits? 23:52 What moves you in a work of literature?26:35 What has been the book that has motivated you in terms of your creativity, success and journey?39:30 If you could have an author write about your life, who would it be?43:20 What role has reading played in your life?45:52 What books are on your to-be-read list?1:05:50 If you could gift someone a book, what would it be and who would it be to?1:07 what makes you dog-ear a page?1:09 Why do you read?1:14 What book would you recommend for me to read?Books mentioned in the podcastShoe Dog by Phil Knight Harry Potter series This is Not A T-Shirt by Bobby HundredsGreenlights by Matthew McconaugheyLet My People Go Surfing Yvon Chouinard The Overstory by Richard Powers Sapiens by Yuval Noah HarariHead to https://www.dogearedbookclub.co/ to learn more about DogEared, the Leaders, and more! If you haven't already, subscribe to my newsletter to get the zoom link for his Group Leader Seminar. Follow me on Instagram @dogeared.bookclub

Meet Hannah! That absolutely sweetest human. I adored every minute of speaking with her! Get cozy as we discuss our love of books (obviously....), why publishers NEED to listen to the bookstagram community, what makes certain authors and writing styles powerful, what brings us joy, and so much more. Follow her on IG at @hannahlouisefranklinGo to https://www.dogearedbookclub.co/ to read more about the leaders, my story and values, and find your next read!Follow me on Instagram @dogeared.bookclubEpisode Show NotesIntro message, mission and introducing Hannah Louise Franklin (@hannahlouisefranklin) DogEard’s January Bookish Series. 8:00 What inspired you to create your book account?9:22 Did you have any inspiration or direction for your aesthetic? Or did you just show up? 13:14 What is your earliest memory of reading?14:20 What are you currently reading?20:27 What is your favorite genre, and does that tie into your favorite author? 26:42 What is your favorite book habit, or tradition, that you’ve continued as you’ve grown up or ones that you developed during the pandemic?30:57 Chapter Six Ad!! Use the code bebejewels10 to get 10% off any online Chapter Six purchase. https://chaptersixjewelry.com/ Follow on IG at @chaptersixjewelry 35:30 Libra Collective Ad!! Use the code DOGEARED21 to get 15% off (that’s $300 off!!!) the Brand Kit to start building your personal brand, current company or new vision! Go to https://www.libra-collective.com/37:50 We’re back!39:15 What is your bookish pet peeve?43:44 What is a book you think everyone should drop now and read?50:53 If you could gift someone a book, what would it be, who would it be to and why?55:49 Why do you read?Head to my Bookshop.org affiliate page to find the books mentioned on the pod!https://bookshop.org/shop/dogearedbookclubBooks Mentioned Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Circe by Madeline Miller Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Neapolitan Quartet by Elena FerranteConversations with Friends by Sally Rooney Beautiful World, Where Are You? By Sally RooneyPretending by Holly Bourne 

You can hear the insane energy I have… When I’m talking to Kirstin, my soul truly lights up. She is easily one of the kindest, purest and SWEETEST humans I’ve had the honor of meeting. I actually met her through Alia Manetta, our October Leader! I’ve only met her twice, but I truly feel so connected to her. I cannot wait for you guys to get to know her. Kirstin Pfieffer, Ladies and Gentlemen… Kirstin Pfeiffer is an actress, writer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the host of Imperfect with Kirstin Pfeiffer, a podcast dedicated to personal development, mental health, relationships, and activism. She is passionate about empowering others to be healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually so that they can help and empower others. Kirstin is a human rights activist who works to bring awareness to human trafficking and social issues through her films and podcast. She is an alumna of UCLA, where she graduated magna cum laude in Communication Studies and Film.Episode Show NotesIntro message, mission and introducing Kiristin Pfeiffer, our DogEared Leader for January 2022!7:11 What book are you currently reading and how did you come across it?9:30 Who is your favorite author and does that tie into your favorite genre? 14:00 (Not a question), but discussing the Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty, the importance of ‘taking a beat,’ resting, etc. Giving yourself time.16:15 What is your earliest memory of reading a book?20:15 How do you read in terms of habits, rituals, etc. 23:25 What books are on your nightstand?25:00 What moves you in a work of literature? Kirstin dives into script reading vs. book reading, the story on screen vs. the story you read. It’s really gorgeous!33:25 What has been a book in terms of motivating your success or creativity in your career path?Please excuse us as we discuss manifestations and living aligned. 42:28 If you could have an author write about your life, who would it be?48:30 If you could gift someone a book, what would it be and who would it be to?50:25 Why do you read?51:50 What book would you recommend me to read?  Books Mentioned in Episode Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown The BibleAuthor: Malcom Gladwell Think Like a Monk by Jay ShettyHarry Potter by J.K. RowlingThe Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Respect for Acting by Author / Acting Coach, Uta HagenThe Hollywood Commandments by DeVon Franklin Greenlights by Matthew McConaugheyThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

INTRODo you get frustrated when you don’t understand a passage?Or when someone asks you, “What’s your book about?” your mind goes completely blank… Have you been judged in the past by the way you read, what you read, and how you read? In general… have you ever felt anxiety when it comes to reading?Well, I’m so happy you’re here. This is your space and place to feel accepted, loved and no longer judged by your reading. This is The Anxious Reader Series, hosted by… Me! Alexandra Shelly.. CEO, Founder of DogEared Book Club and host of my podcast, DogEared Book Club. Every Tuesday, this is where I’ll share tips and tricks on how to get through these reading anxieties. Whether that be having a hard time focusing, feeling lost with a passage, disliking a book, reading slowly, not having time to read, oh the list goes on! As someone who has diagnosed anxiety, depression and ADHD, these reading anxieties are more than prevalent in my everyday reading practice. I’ve gotten better over the years, but I’m far from perfect. And neither is everyone else. Episodes will be available on an exclusive feed on Apple Podcasts, along with show notes, blogs and links to books mentioned. The Anxious Reader will also have books of the month, reading meditations, live streams and more, all on Mighty NetworksIf you’d like to dive deeper into the DogEared Community and join the club, go to dogearedbookclub.co, ‘Memberships’ and join today!Again, all you anxious readers. You are seen, heard, loved and I am so happy to have you here. LAUNCH: TUESDAY, JANUARY 4TH@dogeared.bookclub https://dogearedbookclub.co/

Episode Show NotesIntro message, mission and introducing Dr. Lisa Rayburn, the perfect and amazing December Leader. 8:00 Is there a book you’re currently reading? How did you come across it? 10:45 What is your earliest memory of reading?12:41 What is your favorite genre, and does that tie in with your favorite author? 16:20 What are your reading habits, rituals that you do, and that you’ve carried with you overtime?19:20 What books are on your nightstand, coffee table or bookshelf 21:05 What moves you in a work of literature? 25:15 What has been the book or books that have really inspired your path and your journey? (cont’d on 28:10)30:50 What is your book-candy, guilty pleasure?35:20 If you could have an author write about your life, who would it be and why?36:50 What books are you looking to read in 2022 (This year.. AH)?39:10 Why do you read?41:10 If you could gift someone a book, what would it be, who would it be to and why?43:30 What book would you urge or encourage humanity to read right now? Books Mentioned in EpisodeCirce by Madeline Miller Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Le Morte d'Arthur (The story of King Arthur, Knights of the Roundtable, Holy Grail)Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakSiddhartha by Herman Hesse The Great Work by Thomas Berry The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius The Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandella The Time is Now by Joan Chittister  Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser The Spirituality of Imperfection by Ernest KurtzAuthor: John Grisham Author: Dan Brown The Universe (coffee table book)Connect with Lisa on Instagram at @detentefoundation or @lisarayburnHead to https://detentefoundation.org/ to learn more about her work. If you'd like to connect with Lisa further, please email Taylor Arbuckle at taylor@detentefoundation.org

Episode Show NotesIntro message, mission and introducing Esther Fung (@estherfung) DogEard’s November Bookish Series. 8:12 Why did you create your bookstagram account?What inspires your bookstagram account? (aesthetically, etc.)11:23 What do you want people to see when they come across your page? Gallup Strengthsfinder Test13:18 What is your earliest memory of reading?14:40 What are you reading currently? How did you find it? Love or hate it?17:20 Who is your favorite author and/or genre (if they are coupled) and why?20:06 How do you feel about super hyped books?21:18 What are your bookish/reading habits? (Dog-ear, highlight, tab, bookmark, only read at X time, etc.)22:45 What is your biggest book peeve?25:40 What is a book that you think everyone should drop everything that they're doing and read right now?27:49 What's an unpopular book opinion that you think you'll get hate for?29:25 What book would you give someone—what, to who, and why?31:13 Why do you read? Did you hear my little surprise announcement at the end??!! Stay tuned for January 4th, the Anxious Reader Series. These are member-exclusive bonus episodes. Let's start 2022 with our head and books high!Follow Esther on Instagram at @estherfung. Explore her amazing book reviews, her cozy desk vibes for bedroom/desk inspo and just appreciate her in general. She’s amazing.  If you’d like to explore the full booklist and dive deeper into the DogEared Book Club membership, go to dogearedbookclub.co today and become a member! Get access to bonus episodes, full booklists, Group Leader Seminars, early-ins on discounts, events and more.  

Habitual Risk Taker, Joe BurkeEpisode Show NotesIntro message, mission and introducing Joe Burke, DogEared’s November Leader.5:35 Hello! Let’s begin6:34 The DOWN LOW on Double and Triple dog-ear. Here is your new dog-ear method and DogEared Book Club rating system for books9:30 Elaborate on your first memory of reading and dive into your love of Shakespeare 13:50 Repeats soliloquy and breaks it down briefly 17:50 Have you gotten back into reading again? (Last time we met, he was in the middle of editing/publishing his book. And guess what! Just because you take a break from reading, doesn’t mean you’re not a reader)18:12 Joe dives into the second book and his current book,The Anatomy of Yes. 22:35 Dives into Ollyball, his patented toy company. 23:48 What moves you in a work of literature?26:10 What has been a book that has motivated you in terms of your success or your creativity?28:07 Explains how famous films are connected to classic literature (Clueless, 10 things I hate about you, Legally Blonde, are adaptations of classic stories)29:16 DROPS A BOMB: He casually mentions that he has the life rights to an untold story… you guys. Unbelievable. Gives us a small, small nugget. Are you down for another seminar?!32:44 Reads the first chapter of his book: Why does the parent die in the first 15 minutes of every Disney movie?32:53 Brief intermission! DogEared community, I am thanking you in advance for your support and patience. I will be working on reframing and restructuring the business with content and memberships. Second, for now, members, go check out my 3 bonus episodes available on Mighty Networks! And third, go snag a copy of Joe’s book, The Anatomy of Yes. Available on Thriftbooks, eBay, Barnes and Noble (online). Yes, it’s available on Amazon, but definitely try to shop local and second-hand to support the book love!34:52 Why do parents die in the beginning of Disney stories, children’s stories and most powerful stories?36:25 “Storytelling is about survival. If there’s two things that every great story has, it’s fear and enlightenment”36:50 Reveals an amazing fact about Moana!40:42 If you could have an author write about your life, who would it be?41:50 If you could pick up a book right now, and sit back and read it, what would it be?44:15 “Life is a dangerous adventure, or nothing” said by Hellen Keller46:00 What makes you dog-ear a page?47:27 If you could gift someone a book, what would it be and who would it be to?50:43 Why do you read?An original Joe quote: “For every 100 pounds of knowledge I get an ounce of wisdom”53:24 What book would you recommend for me to read?56:50 Joe literally makes me cry like what… “This generation needs you.”58:14 Joe asks ME a question/activity: Write the date then “I, [name] am willing to make the necessary sacrifices to _______” The blank is up to you. Links and where to find his workGrab your copy of the Anatomy of Yes. Link here to a...

Seriously wow. Episode number 7 y'all. I hope you enjoy sitting down with Antonella on @shitshereads. We go a little off topic, but not even? We discuss our shared love for Stephen Graham Jones, how book twitter goes off, asking, "why do you hate books?" (hate is a strong word?), her legendary quote, “my habit is having no habit,” our tiny hands and rooting each other on for reading horror books (because it was my first dip in the water). She has become one of my favorite people. I freakin' love Antonella and being connected with her on bookstagram! Follow her at @shitshereads to keep up. Stay tuned for her IG takeover this Friday, October 29th and her booklist release coming this Wednesday, October 27th. Intro message, mission and introducing @shitshereads (Antonella), DogEard’s October Bookish Series. 4:35 We begin!8:45 Why did you start your book account and what was its inspiration?11:28 What was your aesthetic inspiration?12:42 What is your earliest memory of reading?18:13 What are you currently reading and how did you find it? Love it or hate it?22:30 What’s your take on reading a horror book and a horror film?32:15 Intermission! Check out the beautiful bonus episodes on the membership platform, Mighty Networks! Ep #1: Books that promote mental health. Ep #2 Reading habits that you should adopt ASAP. Ep #3 Thoughts and feelings on Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami (recorded and filmed!)35:30 Who is your favorite author, and does that collide with your favorite genre and why?44:32 What are your reading habits; do you highlight, tab, bookmark, dog-ear, read multiple books at a time?61:00 What is a book you think everyone should drop everything, and read immediately and why?67:52 What book would you gift someone; who would it be to, why and what would it be?70:55 Why do you read?Books Mentioned in the Podcast:Dead Silence by S.A. BarnesMy Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones The Last Good Indian by Stephen Graham JonesA Touch of Jen by Beth MorganThe Ruins by Scott SmithThe Ritual by Adam Nevill The Haunting of the Hill House by Shirley JacksonBoy Hearts by Eliza ClarkeIT by Stephen KingKeep up with DogEared! Follow me on IG at @dogeared.bookclub. For inquiries, collabs, questions, sponsorships and more, email me at dogearedbc@gmail.comSign up for the newsletter! Stay in the loop with episode releases, book lists, reviews, events, announcements and more. Go to dogearedbookclub.co and sign up today! 

HELLO! My beautiful, beautiful peeps. Welcome to the 6th episode of DogEared Book Club. This month, October is blessed with the face, the smile, the brain of Alia Manetta. Not only is she one of my dearest and best friends, but she's an absolute badass. She is the CEO and founder of AM Studios LLC, a global community of artists, luminaries, and friends who share a passion for art, culture, and giving back to underserved populations and patients. Alia has painted MULTIPLE murals. One was for WeWork, another was for a house in Silver Lake. Also, in the year of 2020, she donated all of her profits to cancer research (can you be more of an angel?) She also serves as a board member for the American Cancer Society (ACS) Los Angeles Central Coast, the Steering COME-MIT-TEA for Accenture Ventures National Ambassador Program, and is an active volunteer for BrightEdge Ventures, Sundari Mohan Charitable Hospital, and US oncology policy efforts. AND, her 9-5 is a consultant at Accenture.....  Like, alright. So there you have it folks, an absolute superstar! Sit down with us as she literally starts interviewing ME (like sister, why are you so kind), discusses the books that moved her, why she reads, the importance of reading etc. Look out for her full booklist, IG takeover and her Group Leader Seminar coming up mid-October. Members, look out for time slots. Non-members, interested? Join the fun and become a member today!Episode Show NotesIntro message, mission and introducing Alia Manetta, DogEared’s October Leader. 6:12 What are you reading right now and how did you come across it? 7:29 What is your earliest memory of reading?8:44 How has your reading grown or evolved, since you’ve grown up (in terms of taste, peeves, interests and habits)9:40 Do you have a favorite author or genre?10:25 Is that book, or are there any other books that have inspired you and your path that you are on today?12:45 Is there a book you think that we need to read right now as a society?15:28 What are some habits and quirks that you do when you read?17:23 What book evoked a visceral reaction or a very intense emotion from you, good ro bad?19:30 What about you, Bebe? What are the books that have impacted you?23:11 What really moves you in a work of literature?24:32 If you could have an author write about your life, who would it be?26:04 Who would write about your life, Bebe?29:07 Intermission!32:12 We’re back!33:00 What are some of your favorite books? (Alia to Bebe)36:40 How has reading been a part of your life?38:42 Are there any other books that are on your list to read?39:48 What makes you dogear, highlight or bookmark a page?43:53 Why do you read?44:58 If you could gift a book to someone, what would it be, who would it be to and why?Books: Originals: How Non-Conformists Change the World by Adam Grant When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanthi Waking up by Sam HarrisThe Patient Will See You Now by Eric TopleNorwegian Wood by Haruki MurakamiWild by Jay GriffithsHow to Change Your Mind by Michael PollanGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyBossy Pants by Tina Fey https://www.dogearedbookclub.co/hidden-leaders-booksIG handle: @aliamanettastudio